This is a house with a LOT of wow factor! If you're a fan of mid-century modern design, prepare to be charmed by this authentic gem. Its soaring ceilings, sun-drenched rooms, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces create an inviting, one-of-a-kind home. Thoughtfully designed in 1956 by a premier Philadelphia architectural firm, Carroll, Grisdale & Van Alen, on nearly two acres in Penn Valley, it presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. The house wraps around a beautiful flagstone courtyard and pool, with a pool house to complete the 4th wall. Go up the winding flagstone path to enter through dramatic double doors into a striking foyer, complete with a water feature, statement chandelier, and a Hollywood-style powder room. To the right, the private primary suite awaits, complete with a cozy gas fireplace, dual en-suite bathrooms, and custom walk-in closets. Adjacent to this suite is a spacious living area, currently utilized as a gym but previously showcased as an art gallery. This wing also provides access to an expansive lower level, offering abundant storage and a Swedish sauna. On the opposite side of the foyer and pool, the main living areas unfold, featuring a generous living and dining space, a family room adorned with a fireplace and built-in bookcases, a kitchen, powder room, laundry room, and three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, Two bedrooms have their own private courtyard, the third bedroom currently serves as a convenient pool room for post-swim relaxation, though the pool house itself also offers a full bath. The kitchen stays true to its modernist roots, enhanced by three floor-to-ceiling pantries that provide ample storage. Architectural details like soaring ceilings with wooden beams, abundant windows, a wall fountain by the pool, and an abstract mural adorning the pool wall further highlight the home's mid-century modern charm. Finally, off the main house there is a separate section with its own entrance features three flexible rooms including a full Jack and Jill bath and a powder room, making this wing ideal for offices, guest suites, or in-law living. Recent upgrades encompass a new HVAC system, an active radon system, new pool mechanicals and paving stones, retaining walls and carpeting. This sprawling ranch, with its five to six bedrooms and six full baths, is perfectly suited for entertaining, remote work or multigenerational living. Each bedroom offers peaceful garden or courtyard views, making every space feel like a private retreat. Additional features include a two-car attached garage and a detached storage shed. Bonus: it's in the award-winning Lower Merion School District with easy access to Center City.
Owner pays gas, electric, water
No smoking
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$8,500/mo
708 Righters Mill Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072
5beds
6,833sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Pool houseModernist rootsAbundant windowsExpansive lower levelFlexible roomsSoaring ceilingsSun-drenched rooms
- 20 days
- on Zillow |
- -- |
- -- |
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Sauna
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,833 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled access
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Water included in rent
- Has private pool: Yes
- Spa features: Sauna
Details
- Parcel number: 400050084006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Gas, Water
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool, Sauna
Location
- Region: Penn Valley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
7/15/2025 | Price change | $8,500-19%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,500$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/10/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000$241/sqft |
Source: ![]() | ||
4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$241/sqft |
Source: ![]() | ||
4/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+61.8%$241/sqft |
Source: ![]() | ||